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Mercedes-Benz E 300d
Sedan · Diesel · FWD
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Mercedes-Benz CLS 250
Sedan · Diesel · FWD
Mercedes-Benz E 300d
Car A
Mercedes-Benz E 300d
Efficient for its class and sized for growing families, the Mercedes-Benz E 300d blends long‑distance ease with everyday practicality. Strong safety signals and a useful 500‑liter trunk make it road‑trip friendly, though it isn’t aimed at performance driving.
5 seatsSedanDiesel5-star safety4.4 L/100km
Mercedes-Benz CLS 250
Car B
Mercedes-Benz CLS 250
The Mercedes-Benz CLS 250 blends an efficient diesel (5.5 combined consumption) with relaxed performance for premium road trips. A 520 L trunk and five seats aid family use, but FWD and a premium price won’t suit everyone.
5 seatsSedanDiesel5-star safety204 hp
Why compared same body typesame brandsame powertrainsame ranking profilesame seatsstrong ranking match

Usage fit

Family 64 / 54
City 40 / 35
Budget / value 59 / 34
Road trip 62 / 63
Performance 29 / 34
Cargo 28 / 29
Practical 49 / 35
Premium 57 / 60
Winter 30 / 30

Scores out of 100. Blue = Mercedes-Benz E 300d · Orange = Mercedes-Benz CLS 250

Specs side-by-side

Spec Mercedes-Benz E 300d Mercedes-Benz CLS 250
Values are representative — confirm for your market and trim.

Pros & cons

Mercedes-Benz E 300d

  • Efficient combined consumption of 4.4 supports commuting and long trips
  • Five seats and a 500‑liter trunk suit growing families
  • Strong safety and reliability signals for added assurance
  • 400 Nm torque and 5.6 s 0–100 km/h enable confident overtakes

Mercedes-Benz CLS 250

  • Low combined consumption (5.5) makes long journeys efficient for its class
  • Strong safety standing in its segment
  • 520 L trunk and five seats support family road trips
  • Torquey diesel (500 Nm) and 7.5 s 0–100 km/h enable confident overtakes

Verdict

Pick Mercedes-Benz E 300d if…
Best fuel economy
Mercedes-Benz E 300d uses 4.4 L/100km vs 5.5 — a meaningful saving if you cover high mileage.
Pick Mercedes-Benz CLS 250 if…
More power
Mercedes-Benz CLS 250 puts out 204 hp vs 194 — meaningfully quicker and more confident on motorways.

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